Family, friends and colleagues of Scunthorpe taxi controller Denise Strong have paid loving tributes following her tragic death after falling ill at the wheel of a car.

Denise, 57, died on Tuesday, December 18 after suffering what Humberside Police described as a "medical episode" while driving on Scunthorpe High Street.

The car then collided with an Audi A4 - the driver of which suffered minor neck injuries.

Denise had just clocked off from her shift at the Ashby Cars company and was going Christmas shopping when tragedy struck.

Heartfelt tributes have poured in since her death, with family members leaving loving messages on social media in memory of Denise which described her as an "amazing nana" who "will be missed so much".

Posting on the Scunthorpe Live Facebook page, daughter Gemma Strong wrote: "I’m gonna miss you so much Mum - you’ll always be with us all ❤."

Police at the scene on High Street in Scunthorpe (Image: Jamie Waller)

Lisa Smith wrote: "R.I.P Mum and Nana you will be missed so much xxxxxxxxxxx"

And Cheryl Bell said: "Rest in peace mum ❤ love you so much ❤ you were an amazing nana and my girls are missing you so much."

Sarah Glow wrote: "R.I.P aunty Dee, you will be missed".

Mohammed Roquibe, owner of Ashby Cars, said Denise would be deeply missed by the company.

Speaking to Scunthorpe Live, he said: "Denise was such a kind and friendly woman. She was a big part of the company and it will be difficult this Christmas without her.

"All the drivers used to like having a chat with her. She got on really well with all the customers and staff.